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S828 KAN

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,155 mi
Last recorded77,155 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 KAN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 77,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet safety catch siezed

engine oil level low

hi level brake light not fully functioning

nearside front headlight aim required slight adjustment

offside rear spring bump stop missing

rear wiper blade torn and not operating

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

steering feels slightly heavy at idle speed

Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,837 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 70,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust section starting to deteriorate

corrosion build up on offside and nearside front brake discs

corrosion slight smoke during emissions test

front brake imbalance just within 25% limit

hi level brake light cracked

load sensor valve sticking

movement in offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes

rear indicators starting to fade

washer jets leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,949 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 66,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion build up on suspension components around vehicle

hi level brake light only working on nearside half of light

leak at screenwash pipes

slight corrosion build up on metal brake pipes around vehicle

slight pinhole and leak at offside front outer driveshaft gaitor

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2005 63,205 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 63,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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S828 KAN is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 72,272 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S828 KAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S828 KAN is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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